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rob, Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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A tenter is used to dry wool without it shrinking as part of the manufacturing process.So to be on tenterhooks is to be stretched, or under strain and exposed.
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Sounds reasonableCan't be bothered to check validity
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Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 12 Dec 2012, 10:48,
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